The Pioneer Nation cheered the Jonathan Alder softball team to the Division II regional championship Saturday at Pickerington Central High School. The Lady Pionees came back from three runs down to defear the Thornville Sheridan Generals 13-3. Jonathan Alder will play Poland Seminary at 3 p.m., Thursday at Akron Firestone Stadium in the state semifinals. The winner will play Saturday at 1 p.m. for the OHSAA Division II State Championship. See the Jonthan Alder softball state preview story on page 1B.
(Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)